Wilson Blade 98 v9 (18x20) is a sharper tennis racket perfect for players who want ultimate control and feel. With 20 years of dominance, Wilson's Blade performance racquets continue to be the best choice for tennis players looking for the ultimate mix of control, power, feel, and stability.

The Blade 98 (18x20) V9 has a sharper, more stable response that provides a greater sense of contact between racquet and the ball. Its braided graphite + basalt frame with DirectConnect carbon fiber handle also provides enhanced feel and improved torsional stability. Model Blade v9 wears the really nice color Emerald Night Green and has a matte finish. Equipped with FORTYFIVE°, a patented carbon construction in the frame, this rack is a little more flexible and stable; all to create an extra comfortable connection to the ball. StableFeel technology enhances the racquet's crisp response and the feel of its control-oriented string pattern. The tight string pattern of 18x20 makes it more control-oriented compared to the Blade v9 98 model with a 16x20 string pattern, which is suitable for players who want more speed. So the 18x20 suits good players who want more control and precision and who generate speed themselves.

Highlights:

• Smaller head size: Improves precision and provides a crisp feel.
• 18x20 string pattern: A tight string pattern improves feel and precision.
• Innovations: Updated features and composition improve stability to create a more connected-to-the-ball feel

Specifications:

• Head size: 632 cm² / 98 in²
• Balance (strung): 33 cm / -4 pts
  
• Balance (unstrung): 32 cm / -7 pts
• Weight (unstrung): 305 g / 10.76 oz
• Weight (strung): 321 g / 11.32 oz
• Stringing pattern: 18x20
• Length: 68.58 mm / 27 in
  
• Color: Emerald Night Green and matte finish
• Frame profile: 20.6 mm
• Model number: WR14990

Technologies:

• FORTYFIVE°. consists of a proprietary carbon construction that creates maximum flexibility and impact stability for an uncompromising blend of power, control, and feel.
  
• DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and torsional stability
• Unique Emerald Night Green color with a matte finish.
• Top Grip Taper is a tapered grip that provides a better feel for the placement of the top hand grip
• Parallel drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving stringbed response that powerfully increases the sweet spot.
• Braided Graphite + Basalt: Elastic and reactive material combination enhances the flex of the racquet to improve ball contact with the strings for improved feel and greater control.
• StableFeel is the new Blade technology that provides an enhanced feel that increases stability and creates a stronger connection to the ball.

Important information about strings:

Wilson Blade 98 v9 (18x20) is sold unstrung but House of Bontin offers stringing if you wish. We have a wide range of strings to choose from here. We can also help you with string selection. Contact us at info@houseofbontin.se or via our chat if you want your rack strung upon delivery. We respond quickly! If you already know which strings you want to buy, choose these strings from our range and you can leave instructions via the message field at checkout where you enter the desired weight for the string and we will fix your string according to your wishes. Strung rack usually adds 1-2 days extra to the regular delivery time.

Wilson Blade embodies feel and control!

The most popular series for the competitive tennis player who wants to seek that extra control and comfort in their game. Blade tennis rackets are available in different head sizes and weights.

World players Stefanos Tsitsipas, Serena Williams, and others have supported Wilson Blade in Wilson's performance series since its inception in 2008. Since then, the Wilson Blade tennis racket has captured over 35 Grand Slam titles and has quickly become one of the most popular rackets on the professional tour.

The Blade Tennis Racket has been iconic in paving the way for the "modern" advanced tennis player due to its maneuverability and easy control access, feel, while retaining power.